Summary: YouTube Music is getting a new “Consistent volume” feature. This is similar to YouTube’s “Stable volume” feature, except it’s designed for music playback. It is rolling out gradually as we speak, so it might take some time before it reaches you.
It’s been a long time coming, but YouTube Music is finally getting a consistent volume feature. This is a big win for anyone who listens to playlists that span genres.
A more consistent listening experience
The new “Consistent volume” setting aims to normalize volume across tracks. This will cut down on those sudden jumps in loudness when you go from a soft ballad to a booming rock anthem. It’s a small but highly appreciated quality-of-life upgrade that brings YouTube Music closer to the main YouTube app, which got something similar back in 2023 called “Stable volume.” We’re not sure what took Google this long to bring it to YouTube Music, but better late than never.
That said, while both features share a similar goal, they work differently. YouTube’s stable volume adjusts loudness continuously throughout a video, but the app disables it for music content to preserve audio integrity.
From what we’ve seen so far, YouTube Music‘s consistent volume most probably applies volume adjustments between tracks, not within them. This helps to avoid the risk of real-time volume fluctuations mid-song.
Rolling out as we speak
Currently, the feature is rolling out slowly. Some iOS users running version 8.15 of the app have reported seeing it. A few Android users, like Redditor DangerousDementus, have spotted it in version 8.15.51. We haven’t seen it yet on all devices, and it doesn’t seem to be available on the web version either.
When it does arrive, you’ll find it under Settings > Playback for Android (Settings > Playback & Restrictions for iOS on Apple’s devices).
Unlike stable volume, which you toggle on a per-video basis, consistent volume uses a global toggle. When you enable it, the setting applies to all music playback until you turn it off. It smooths out transitions between artists and genres and helps your playlists flow better. It also won’t mess up how your music is meant to sound.
Since our playlists sometimes mix genres wildly, inconsistent mastering levels can be a real pain in the behind. This is a simple but important feature that should’ve landed years ago.
